McVeigh
“son of Mac an Bheathadh, a personal name meaning ‘son of life’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McVeigh an Irish name?
McVeigh is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac an Bheatha.
What does the surname McVeigh mean?
McVeigh (Irish: Mac an Bheatha) means “son of Mac an Bheathadh, a personal name meaning ‘son of life’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McVeigh from?
The historic homeland of the McVeigh name is . People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McVeigh?
Mac an Bheatha. Related spellings: MacVeigh, McVey, MacVey, MacVeagh, McVeagh, MacVay.
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